Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
by Cal Newport, a New York Times Bestselling Author.
Interesting Vocabularly From The Video
Knowledge-based work
Knowledge-based work, refers to activities primarily relying on cognitive skills, expertise, and information processing rather than physical labour.
Knowledge workers are people whose main asset is their knowledge and the ability to apply it to solve problems, create new information, and contribute to organizational goals.
For example, this book is particularly interesting if you are a knowledge-based worker.
The lost art of (something)
An expression that refers to a skill or practice that was once common or valued but has become rare or uncommon due to changing times, technology, or cultural shifts.
It often implies a sense of nostalgia for a time when such skills were more prevalent and may be associated with a decline in quality or depth of experience.
For example, The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
Burnout
Burnout is a state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.
To switch off
A phrasal verb meaning to disconnect, relax, or disengage
To recharge your batteries
An expression meaning to energise yourself, usually by resting and relaxing in order to regain energy and strength
Drowning in (something)
An expression used to describe being overwhelmed or consumed by a large amount or number of something, often to the point of feeling stressed or unable to cope.
For example, so, for anyone that is drowning in too many projects, this is the book for you!
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